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Toyota Prius Warning Dashboard Lights Guide

2024 Toyota Prius Dashboard

Understanding the warning lights on your Toyota Prius is essential for maintaining your vehicle's health and safety. The service team at Fletcher Jones Toyota of Carson has created this comprehensive Toyota Prius warning dashboard lights guide so you can quickly determine whether your vehicle's warning lights are minor notifications or indicators of issues that need immediate attention. Keep reading to discover how to decipher the meanings of your dashboard lights, how to reset maintenance lights, and understand why visiting our certified Toyota Prius mechanics in Carson, CA, is good for you and your car.

 

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Toyota Prius Dashboard Light Meanings

The Toyota Prius is a reliable and eco-friendly vehicle, but like any car, it has various maintenance lights that indicate when something needs attention. It's essential to consult your owner's manual for detailed information about each maintenance light specific to your Toyota Prius. Regular servicing, especially if you do lots of driving in Long Beach and Torrance, can help minimize these warning messages. Here are the general Toyota Prius maintenance lights and their meanings:

Master Warning Light

  • Icon: Triangle with an exclamation point in the middle.

  • Meaning: There has been some kind of malfunction with your vehicle.

Seatbelt Reminder Light

  • Icon: Person wearing a seatbelt.

  • Meaning: Warning to indicate that the driver and or passenger needs to fasten their seatbelts.

VSC OFF Indicator

  • Icon: Car above tire marks with the word "OFF" underneath.

  • Meaning: Vehicle stability control has been turned off from a vehicle malfunction or by pushing the "VSC OFF" switch.

EV Drive Mode Warning Light

  • Icon: EV Mode.

  • Meaning: Vehicle is in electric vehicle (EV) drive mode

Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light

  • Icon: Oil container with oil dropping.

  • Meaning: The engine is experiencing low oil pressure.

Tire Pressure Warning Light

  • Icon: Tire with an exclamation point in the middle.

  • Meaning: The vehicle has low tire pressure or the tire pressure sensor needs to be replaced.

Reset Toyota Prius Maintenance Lights

While the exact process for resetting the maintenance light on your Toyota Prius can vary, it is generally best to have our service technicians handle this for you. Resetting the light without addressing the underlying issue can make your vehicle unsafe to drive in Compton. However, if you've resolved the issue but the light remains on, here’s a general process to reset it:

  1. Turn your Prius on without starting the engine.

  2. Press and hold the trip meter reset button

  3. Turn the key to the second position

  4. Continue holding the button for 10 seconds

  5. The light should flash, beep, and then go out

  6. Release the button and start the car

If you encounter any issues or prefer professional assistance, our certified technicians are here to help.

Why Visit Our Certified Toyota Prius Mechanics in Carson, CA?

Choosing our certified Toyota Prius mechanics in Carson, CA ensures you receive top-notch service and expertise. Our team is specially trained to handle all Prius models, plus you’ll gain access to the following:

  • State-of-the-art service center

  • Highly-trained service technicians

  • Toyota Express Service capabilities

  • Genuine OEM Toyota parts & fluids

  • Service financing options

  • Free car wash & vacuum with your service appointment

Visiting our certified mechanics in Carson, CA, guarantees your Prius receives the best care possible, keeping it in optimal condition for your drives around Inglewood and Los Angeles.

Don't wait to address the dashboard warnings on your Toyota Prius. Contact our service department to schedule a service appointment, the team at Fletcher Jones Toyota of Carson will explain all the dashboard lights on your Toyota Prius and get you back on the road in no time.

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